diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 9fe1071..a658b48 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ dofile(creative_regions.modpath.."/chatcommands.lua")
 dofile(creative_regions.modpath.."/items.lua")
 dofile(creative_regions.modpath.."/mod_areas.lua")
 dofile(creative_regions.modpath.."/arena.lua")
+dofile(creative_regions.modpath.."/nopvp.lua")
 dofile(creative_regions.modpath.."/vehicles.lua")
 
 
diff --git a/nopvp.lua b/nopvp.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e700d0b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nopvp.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+minetest.register_privilege("pvp", {
+	description = "Allow PvP",
+	give_to_singleplayer= false,
+})
+
+minetest.register_on_punchplayer(function(player, hitter, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, dir, damage)
+	if not hitter:is_player() then
+		return false -- if this is a MOB then give Damage
+	end
+
+	local player_name = player:get_player_name()
+	if minetest.check_player_privs(player_name, {pvp=false}) then
+		return true
+	end
+
+	local hitter_player_name = hitter:get_player_name()
+	if minetest.check_player_privs(hitter_player_name, {pvp=false}) then
+		return true
+	end
+
+	return false
+end)